TICKETS go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday) for Sea Sessions 2022. The first acts have just been announced with Kodaline among the headliners. Lyra, Joel Corry, David Keenan and Wyvern Lingo are also confirmed. “We’ve been working really hard securing some incredible acts for next year’s festival,” said organisers. Advertisement “It’s been two long years since […]
Who says Donegal is remote?
HUNDREDS of containers arriving daily to destinations such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Taiwan and the United States is being controlled from the gteic digital hub in Gaoth Dobhair. Cork native Padraig Lawlor had worked all over Ireland and in the Middle East and America in various roles before settling down in the Rosses with […]
Fr Seán Ó Gallchóir: 50 years of serving his community
FATHER Seán Ó Gallchóir will enjoy a quiet time with his family this Sunday to mark the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. Parish Priest in Gortahork, Fr Seán was ordained in the old St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg by Bishop Anthony McFeely on June 27, 1971. The eldest son of the late Johnny […]
Over 6,000 doses given out a week at LYIT
MORE than 6,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered last week at Letterkenny IT’s mass vaccination centre – marking its busiest seven days since opening. The exact number of vaccines administered weekly in Donegal fluctuates depending on supply but it has peaked at between 4,500 and 6,000 doses per week in recent weeks, according to the […]
Long awaited Joe Bonner Link Road officially opens
THE long awaited Joe Bonner Link Road was officially opened last week by Cllr Rena Donaghey, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. The project, which has faced major delays, will provide a connection between the Neil T Blaney Road and the Port Road and incorporates footpaths and cycleways with the junction with the Neil T Blaney […]
Licence granted to Lifford Greyhound Stadium
RACING is to return to Lifford after Greyhound Racing Ireland approved the granting of a licence. The granting of the licence concludes a lengthy process whereby the Board considered a range of submissions from Lifford Greyhound Racing Club together with a detailed business plan for a three-year period. GRI Chief Executive Officer Gerard Dollard said, […]
All-Ireland debating success for Kilmacrennan school
A DONEGAL village is celebrating after a team of primary school children won a new national debating contest that had over one hundred teams participating from around the country. Fifth and sixth class pupils from Scoil Cholmcille in Kilmacrennan won the final of the inaugural All Ireland Concern Primary Debates, which is run by […]
Star-studded concert in memory of Máire Rua
STARS from the world of country music will gather on Saturday to help fulfil Máire Rua Gallagher’s final dream. Daniel O’Donnell, Lisa McHugh, Dominic Kirwan and Hugo Duncan are just some of the names set to perform with all proceeds going to Coiste Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair. Noted for her tireless charity work and her […]
HSE concern at recent rise in Covid cases in Donegal
The HSE is concerned about recent increases in Covid cases in Donegal. It follows confirmation that the HSE has identified a small number of cases linked to people who travelled to Dublin last week for the mica related event by bus. The HSE also expects that there will be cases as a result of a […]
Arranmore ‘not a place to come and get wasted’
BURTONPORT is to get a dedicated Garda officer for the first time in seven years as Arranmore islanders aim for a peaceful summer. The increased police presence comes following what one local councillor described as “a series of alcohol-fuelled anti-social incidents” over the June bank holiday weekend. One person had to be airlifted off the […]